Speaking of this trip to Xinjiang, I would like to thank our Master Xiao first. Although we have never met in person, the kind words on the other end of the phone, the impatient answers, and the introduction of various routes made me choose the "Nine-Day Tour of the Most Beautiful Xinjiang" after all the troubles.
Xinjiang is too big, accounting for about 1/6 of the motherland's area. Driving hundreds of kilometers every day on the land of Xinjiang seems to be something that must be experienced every day. It takes at least one month to visit Xinjiang, half a month in northern Xinjiang to enjoy the natural scenery, and half a month in southern Xinjiang to enjoy the cultural landscape. This time we spent about 9 days and left our footprints in Beijiang with the camera in our hands.
Be sure to be in a place where you will be intoxicated in the golden autumn in late September!
Many people will choose to travel by car when they go to Xinjiang. Personally, I think it is more suitable to pack a car.
Reason 1: There is no network signal in many places in Xinjiang.
Reason 2: There are many mountain roads, and the requirements for driving skills are high
If in this world, you must go to a place in your lifetime, then it must be the Great Northwest. Everyone who comes here will be deeply attracted and shocked by it. In the Great Northwest, you can see many kinds of scenery in one trip. , along the way, you can see all the snow-capped mountains, deserts, Gobi, lakes, grasslands... feel the vast, wild, atmospheric, and gentle style all in one, and the fantasy about the Northwest is all here. Walking in the Northwest can always give people a moment to re-recognize themselves. Walking in the Northwest will definitely become an unforgettable memory in your life.
On September 18, 2017, after several hours of flying, we finally arrived in Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang. Today there is no itinerary, free activities, we tidy up a little, and then set off for a half-day tour of "Urumqi".
Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar is located in Tianshan District, Urumqi City. "Grand Bazaar" (Uighur, meaning bazaar, farmer's market), completed in 2003, integrates Islamic culture, architecture, ethnic commerce, entertainment and catering, and is the window of Xinjiang.
In the Grand Bazar, all kinds of specialties of Xinjiang can be bought, and there are a variety of products. It is a must-see place to attract tourists from all over the country and foreign countries to Urumqi, just like the Town God's Temple in Shanghai. It is really lively...
September 19
We officially started the trip. Brother Xiao came to the hotel to pick us up early, which made us feel her conscientiousness. I believe our trip must be perfect. The first scenic spot is Tianshan Tianchi, which was called "Yaochi" in ancient times. It is located in Fukang City, Jizhou, Xinjiang The territory is a famous tourist attraction in Xinjiang. In ancient Chinese mythology, this is also the place where the Heavenly Queen Mother bathes. This trip was accompanied by Brother Xiao, a simple and enthusiastic person. Familiar with any tourist route in Xinjiang.
The surface of Tianchi Lake is 1910 meters above sea level, and the deepest part of the lake is 105 meters. Tianchi Lake in autumn, under the sunshine, the lake is sparkling, and you can see Bogda Peak Snow Mountain in the distance. The mountains are undulating and surrounded by spruces.
The quiet and clear lake, surrounded by tall and straight spruces and tasongs have been soaked in autumn colors! Yellow, green, red, colorful, beautiful!
When we arrived at nine o'clock, the sun had just peeked out from the back of the mountain. The sun shone on the mirror-like lake. The mountains in the distance seemed to be still sleeping. There were not many tourists at the moment, which made people intoxicated in an instant. In this quiet and suitable atmosphere!
On the way out of the Tianchi Lake in Tianshan, I encountered herdsmen migrating. I heard from Brother Xiao that every season, local herdsmen ride horses and drive their cattle and sheep from the mountain to the foot of the mountain. Sometimes the cattle and sheep block the road and affect all kinds of vehicles. To pass through, the driver has to get out of the car to help drive, which is also a major sight here.
September 20
After entering Fuyun County, it was past five o'clock, and we randomly found a small restaurant by the side of the road. To be honest, if a small restaurant like this was at home, we would never go in. However, the taste is really good, we ordered a big plate chicken. The boss kindly reminded us that a large plate of chicken can be added with two free noodles. We ordered a large plate of chicken and a plate of green vegetables, and we couldn’t eat anything else. With the experience of last night, we obediently accepted the boss's suggestion.
Here is the world-famous Keketuohai No. 3 Mine Pit. Keketuohai No. 3 Mine is a pegmatite vein pit, the largest pit in the world. It is 200 meters deep, 250 meters long, and 240 meters wide. It is rich in 86 kinds of minerals out of more than 140 kinds of useful minerals known in the world. Among them, the resources of beryllium rank first in the country, and the resources of cesium, lithium and tantalum rank fifth, sixth and ninth in the country respectively. We didn't stop much in the geological park, so we went to the longing Irtysh Grand Canyon.
Keketuohai is not a sea. It is located in Fuyun County, Altay Region, northeast of Xinjiang. It is a national geological park. Keketuohai means "green forest" in Kazakh and "blue river bend" in Mongolian. The altitude of this area is between 1,200 and 2,400 meters. The only Irtysh River in my country that flows from east to west into the Arctic Ocean runs through the entire scenic spot, making the Altay Mountain and the Irtysh River complement each other and winning the reputation of "Golden Mountain and Silver Water".
The Keketuohai in autumn, the colorful birch forest, against the blue sky, the clear Irtysh River flowing swiftly, and the rocky woodland constitute a beautiful scene like an oil painting...
The golden birch trees and Siberian spruces on the mountain are mixed with green pines, presenting a colorful picture scroll of yellow and green, which is really beautiful!
The beauty recorded in the photos is far less than what the eyes can see. The autumn colors of Keketuohai are really amazing! Sit here for a while, and all your troubles will disappear! At this time, such a poem can't help but flash in my mind: "Even if it is prosperous for three thousand years, it will be cloudy if you look at it; even if there are countless troubles, it will be sunny when you think about it."
In the evening, I ate pike tofu with Xinjiang characteristics in the hotel restaurant.
On the afternoon of September 21, we came to the original and beautiful village Hemu Township.
Hemu Township is located in Burqin County in northern Xinjiang, close to the border of Mongolia and Russia. It is a concentrated living place of Tuva people who maintain the most complete ethnic tradition, and it is one of the famous Tuva villages.
Hemu Village is located in the mountain fault basin at the confluence of the Kanas River and the Hemu River. It is divided into a new village and an old village. There are buses that pick up and drop off tourists in the village on weekdays. The old villages are basically hotels run by foreigners, while the new villages are where Tuva people live. The pointed wooden houses are surrounded by towering snow-capped mountains and dense birch forests.
In the Hemu Township in front of me, there are no mud and tile buildings, no reinforced concrete, no buildings. The stacks are scattered in the village, in their original state. This reminds me of the "Northeast Snow Township" I have been to, which is also an original and beautiful village. The difference is that Hemu Village is more "primitive". The whole village is very quiet except for our noise.
The roast lamb and hand-caught mutton rice we ate at the Tuva people's house, the chicken and sheep are all slaughtered, and the meat is delicious.
In the early morning of September 22, watch the sunrise in Hemu.
Hemu In the early morning of autumn, the temperature is close to zero, and the sky at seven o'clock is still full of stars. Wearing down jackets, jackets, scarves, masks and hats, fully armed, walking in the dark on the country roads, you have to climb more than 600 steps to reach the scenic spot. viewing platform.
Cool! The viewing platform is already crowded with people, and the long guns and short cannons are ready to wait for the sun to show up. It’s a pity that today’s sunrise viewing effect is not good. The cloud layer may be relatively thick. When you see the sun, the sun has risen high, but the whole picture of Hemu Township can be seen. The white birch forest is inlaid around the cabin like a ribbon, the scene is really peaceful...
On September 23, today I finally waited for the Kanas scenic spot that I really want to go to. Kanas means "beautiful, rich and mysterious" in Mongolian. Kanas Scenic Area includes Guanyu Pavilion, Kanas Lake and Kanas Three Bays (Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay).
We have two opportunities to enter the Kanas scenic spot. I remember that when I visited Jiuzhaigou, I entered the ditch twice. Today I went to climb the Guanyu Pavilion and overlook the entire Kanas Lake.
Guanyu Pavilion is built on the top of Harakite (meaning camel's peak in Mongolian) at an altitude of 2030 meters, with a vertical drop of 600 meters from the lake. A bird's-eye view of Kanas Lake, three-quarters of the lake can be seen, the lake is smooth and calm, like a piece of mottled emerald inlaid between the valleys; The highest peak of the mountain - Friendship Peak, is covered with snow on the top of the mountain, like a piece of crystal white jade, and the autumn rain is also charming.
On September 24th, we entered Kanas for the second time to watch the iconic scenic spots of Kanas, the famous three bays, namely Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay and Wolong Bay.
Yesterday's heavy rain made Sanwan even more beautiful after the rain. After the rain, the sky is clear, and the morning of Kanas is misty, which is the best time to watch Sanwan. First, let's take a look at the misty Sanxian Bay.
Shenxian Bay: It is often shrouded in clouds and mist, with mountains, lakes, and trees reflecting each other. It is like a fairyland, so it is named "Shenxian Bay".
The Kanas river bed forms several half-crescent river bays here, which are composed of reverse "S" shapes, so it is called "Moon Bay". Zooming in, you can see two small riverbanks that resemble footprints in the river bend. They are very strange, and they are called "fairy footprints".
Wolong Bay got its name because the island in the middle of the lake looks like a huge Wolong. I feel more like a monitor lizard.
At noon on September 23, we left the beautiful Kanas and went to the colorful beach scenic spot.
Colorful beach is also called colorful river bank. It is "a river separated by two banks, with its own two heavens". The north bank has been affected by natural processes such as wind erosion, water erosion and leaching for a long time, forming a cliff-like Yadan landform. "Yadan" means "precipitous mound" in Uighur. Under the sunlight, the rocks transform into various splendors, hence the name "Colorful Beach"; while the south bank is shaded by trees, with mountains and Gobi scenery coexisting.
Because of its gorgeous colors and shapes. Because there are coal seams from the Jurassic era, after tens of millions of years of wind erosion and rain stripping and the erosion of river water, bright colors such as red, green, purple, yellow, and brown have appeared on the almost barren river beach.
The "Yadan Landform" in Wucaitan Scenic Area has large and small stone peaks, stone walls, and stone pillars. The uncanny workmanship forms a magnificent picture of beautiful mountains and rivers.
Watching the sunrise in Hemu Township this morning, and watching the sunset in the colorful beach in the evening, this trip is really enjoyable.
On the morning of September 24, rush to Urho Devil City.
Devil City is also called Wuerhe Wind City. The unique wind-eroded landform and weird shape, the Uighurs call it "Shaytankersi", which means the devil city. In fact, this is also a typical Yardang landform area. Devil City entrance sign "big eyes"
Because it is located in the tuyere, the Devil City has constant strong winds in four seasons, and the maximum wind force can reach 10 to 12 levels. The strong northwest wind "carved" the Devil City, overlooking the Wind City, just like a big castle in medieval Europe. There are many castles, large and small, scattered high and low. It can also be said that Devil Wind City is an artistic masterpiece of desert wind and sand.
In the Devil City, facing these weird mounds, three points of image, seven points of imagination. Devil couple. You can only look at it from the side, does it look like it?
Due to its unique terrain, it has become a filming location for movies and TV dramas. For example, the movies "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", "Heroes of Heaven and Earth", and the TV series "Guest on the Iceberg" were all filmed in Devil City.
Whenever the wind blows, there will be strange calls of different lengths and heights in the gullies and under the rocks, which makes people feel mysterious.
Sigh the uncanny workmanship of nature, go deep into the Windy City, you will feel its extraordinary horror. Surrounded by many grotesque mounds, some of which are as high as four floors, the side walls of the mounds are steep, from the side wall section The principle of deposition can be clearly seen from above.
On September 25, we set off again. The few attractions we are going to go to today are the shortest drive to Xinjiang this time. Hi! If you don't come to Xinjiang, you won't appreciate the size of the country. The Flame Mountain is located 10 kilometers northeast of Turpan City, Xinjiang. It is 98 kilometers long from east to west, and the main peak is 831.7 meters above sea level. The Flame Mountain in the scenic spot is only one of them. Huoyanshan is the hottest place in the country, with the highest surface temperature reaching 80 degrees Celsius. However, as the weather got cooler, the red mountain was not so red anymore. When we went, the temperature was 30 degrees Celsius.
The Flaming Mountain evokes childhood memories. In Journey to the West, there is a story about Sun Wukong three times borrowing the banana fan of the iron fan princess to extinguish the flames of the Flaming Mountain, which made the Flaming Mountain famous all over the world.
The hottest place in the country is Turpan, and the hottest place in Turpan is Fangdangtui Flame Mountain. Huoyan Mountain is a barren mountain with bare mountains and no grass growing. The highest temperature in summer is above 47.8°C. In midsummer, when the sun is red, the earth is steaming and the clouds are lingering, it is very spectacular.
The ground temperature of Huoyan Mountain can reach 80 to 90°C, so it is called boiled eggs in the sand nest.
Grape Valley is located in the urban area of Turpan, Xinjiang, and is a canyon under the Flame Mountain. The Uighurs call the Grape Valley Buyiluke, which means many and good grape fields. It's not that there is a folk song in Xinjiang that says: "The grapes from Turpan are the melons from Hami, the pears from Korla are praised by everyone, and the pomegranates from Yecheng are top-notch". Turpan topped the list alone. The seedless white grapes grown here are thin-skinned, juicy, delicious, and high in sugar content, ranking first in the world.
In Grape Valley, we visited the former residence of Avanti and the mansion of Lord Bayi, and took photos with the 102-year-old grandfather of the four generations after Bayi.
The house where the raisins are dried
September 26 There are two Kumtag Deserts with the same name and surname in western China. One is located at the junction of the west of Gansu Province and the southeast of Xinjiang, referred to as the Ganxin Kumtag Desert. This time we went to the Shanshan Kumtag Desert located in the Turpan Basin of Xinjiang, south of Shanshan County. The Shanshan Kumtag Desert is the closest desert to a city in the world. What is surprising is that the sand hills and oases here coexist, and they have watched each other silently for thousands of years.
The coffee-colored sand mountain has very soft sand. We climbed to the top by a desert sports car, which was really exciting and fun.
The seven sisters of travel friends Wenzhou, their beautiful costumes are very conspicuous in the desert, they pose in various poses to show in the desert, they are a group of fashionable and happy sisters!
Here I would like to thank Brother Xiao once. His photography skills are really good, and he left me with many beautiful photos. What beautiful memories can we pick up when we are old, and we have also made lifelong friends.
Another journey is over, I want to go back to my usual life, from 9 to 5 every day, doing trivial life every day, repetitive things are the most exhausting, so I am very grateful for these trips, it makes my life full of joy It is not so boring to connect one by one, or it can be said conversely, it is work that connects my travels one by one, making the trip more brilliant in memory.
